Phebe Lord Marvin Sutliff Tin Type

1971.31.182 front

The photograph features a woman seated in an ornate wicker chair, dressed in a dark, voluminous 19th-century gown with detailed ruching and pleating. She wears somber expression with her hands positioned gently in her lap, one holding a fan. Her attire is complemented by a distinct, long necklace that falls to her waist, decorating her otherwise plain dress. This sepia-toned image, showing some signs of age and wear, captures an essence of bygone elegance.